ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum or Plasma : 0020005

Mnemonic: ALKP

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks:  Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Grossly hemolyzed specimens.  Specimens collected in  EDTA or sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate anticoagulant.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval:
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
CPT Code(s): 84075
 
 

 

 

 
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